Willie Jewel Nichols

Executive Order in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic...we will only allow 10 individuals in at a time to enter the funeral home/cemetery. We must adhere to these guidelines so that we all can remain safe and secure during this crisis. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation Life Commenced: January 28, 1940, Shellman, Georgia (Randolph County). In 1959, Willie Jewel moved to Florida to live with her brother, Frances Pearce, sister-in-law, Doris Pearce, and their four children. Parents: The late Deacon Noah Pearce Sr. and the late Deaconess Cora Lee Hudson Pearce. Marital Status: Willie Jewel was united in Holy Matrimony to Roosevelt Nichols on March 18, 1961. To this union, four children were born: Sharon Nichols Delaine, LaShantrell Nichols Brunson, Stanley Nichols Sr. and LeTangela Nichols Johnson. Education: Willie Jewel attended Shellman Vocational Elementary and High School. Throughout the entirety of her academic years, Willie Jewel excelled in all facets of education. She graduated as the Salutatorian of her class. In later years, continued her educational pursuits. Willie Jewel graduated from the International Seminary in the 1980s and became a licensed childcare provider in the 1990s. Church Affiliation: Willie Jewel attended Union Hill Baptist Church in Shellman, Georgia, where she was baptized at the age of six. She was very active during the entirety of her membership at Union Hill. Once she moved to Florida, Willie Jewel became a member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in 1960, where she was a loyal, faithful and dedicated member. She was a Sunday school teacher, Youth Ministry supervisor, the first president of the Women’s Ministry, member of the Missionary Society, choir member, Deaconess, and spearheaded many fundraisers for the church. In the late 1990s, Willie Jewel became a member of Tabernacle of Prayer church , where she served diligently. Thereafter, in the early 2000s, she became a member of Prince of Peace church and served faithfully for many years. In 2018, Willie Jewel returned to her first love, Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, where she was a devoted Sunday school teacher, member of the Women’s ministry and a Deaconess. Community Involvement: For many years, Willie Jewel was an active member of the Plymouth Improvement Association and the Advanced Seniors of Plymouth. Professional experiences: Willie Jewel’s first job entailed her working at a dry cleaning business. She then began working as a nursery worker for many years. Thereafter, she commenced a 10+ years career with General Electric. After taking child development courses to become a licensed child care provider, Willie Jewel began her child care career at Hawthorne Day Care Center. In the early 1990s, she began to provide home-based child care services for over 30 years, where she taught, nurtured and reared over 30 children. In addition, Willie Jewel was an expert at all things related to cultivating a nurturing home. Her infamous cakes and pies were a delight to many and she avidly enjoyed home décor, gardening and sewing. Willie Jewel was also a lover of learning and a scholar through and through – she often dedicated time to passionately expanding her knowledge base, to include Bible study, recipe research and endless wordsmithing. Willie Jewel’s youngest sister, Alice, reflects that her relationship with her sister was very close, she always looked out for her and she will miss her dearly. When they were younger, Alice recounts how Willie Jewel always made sure her schoolwork was completed, as Willie Jewel often remarked “If you do your school work right the first time, you won’t have to do it over.” Alice also remembers that Willie Jewel was loved by all of their schoolteachers, especially their Home Economics teacher. Alice will always remember loving their discussions on the Bible and often talking about the Lord. Willie Jewel’s older brother, Truitt, states that she lived up to both of her names. She had an unwavering and determined will and she was a jewel to the entire family. He loved her dearly and will miss her evermore. Entered in Rest: Willie Jewel transitioned to her heavenly home on Sunday, July 19, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roosevelt Nichols; father, Deacon Noah Pearce Jr.; mother, Cora Lee Hudson Pearce; brothers, O.C. Hudson, Frances Pearce, Noah Pearce Jr., Alton Pearce, Paul Pearce; and sister, Rosa Lee Wright. She leaves to cherish her memories…daughters: Sharon Nichols Delaine of Conyers, GA, LaShantrell Nichols Brunson of Plymouth, FL and LeTangela Johnson (Ivan) of White Plains, MD; son, Stanley Nichols Sr. of Plymouth, FL; grandchildren: Christopher Brunson Sr. (Heather), Kendra Delaine, Gregory Delaine Jr., Stanley Nichols Jr., Ashara Nichols, Nia Johnson and Ahman Johnson; great-grandchildren: Jordan Consillio, Jasmine Consillio and Christopher Brunson Jr.; goddaughter, Carlette Marshall of Tampa, FL; godson, Damani Thomas of Zellwood, FL; brother, Truitt Pearce of Cocoa, FL; sister, Alice Ventra of Pembroke Pines, FL; sisters-in-law; Debbie Nichols of Plymouth, FL and Callie Pearce of Tangerine, FL; brother-in law, Henry Porter of Bloomfield, CT; and a host of nieces; nephews, cousins and many friends.

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Willie Jewel Nichols

January 28, 1940 - July 19, 2020